Selkirk Sport Debuts Vanguard Power Air Pickleball Paddle 

Following the launch of Selkirk Labs, the consumer-powered design collaborative, Selkirk Sport, the pickleball paddle and accessories brand, debuted Vanguard Power Air, a next-gen pickleball paddle engineered with advanced materials, Vanguard Power Air was developed in the Selkirk Lab where pickleball players worked with the company’s development team and offered their insights into the creation […]

Foot Locker Appoints New CEO, Dick Johnson To Retire

Foot Locker, Inc. announced that, as part of a planned succession process, Richard Johnson will retire as president and chief executive officer, effective September 1. Mary Dillon, former executive chair and CEO of Ulta Beauty, Inc., has been appointed president and chief executive officer and a member of the Foot Locker Board, also effective September 1.

Six Moon Designs Celebrates 20 Years In The Outdoor Industry

Six Moon Designs, the manufacturer of affordable ultralight gear, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Started by Ron Moak in 2002, Six Moon Designs has been “revolutionary in how the outdoor industry thinks about hiking and backpacking gear regarding weight, durability and affordability.” After his first thru-hike in the late 70s, Moak spent the […]

Ross Stores’ Q3 Comps Decline 7 Percent

Ross Stores, Inc. reported profits declined 22.1 percent in the second quarter due to higher markdowns and a 7 percent same-store drop. The off-pricer downwardly adjusted its outlook for the year.

Nike And Adidas Settle Flyknit Infringement Lawsuit

According to the Portland Business Journal, Nike filed paperwork with the U.S. District Court in Portland, OR, to settle its patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas over the alleged use of Nike’s knitted footwear technology. The filing does not disclose the settlement terms.

McDavid Signs NBA Pro Baller John Wall As Ambassador For Hex Padded Apparel

  McDavid, the manufacturer of sports medicine products and Hex padded basketball apparel, signed an agreement with five-time NBA All-Star John Wall, who has worn McDavid’s Hex padded apparel through his pro basketball career, as a global ambassador for the company’s Hex product line. The agreement includes Ball promoting Hex padded leg and arm sleeves, […]

Texas State Extends Partnership With Adidas

Texas State Athletics has extended its partnership with Adidas as the University’s exclusive athletic footwear, apparel and accessories outfitter. The partnership states that Game One will be the official Adidas products provider to Texas State student-athletes and coaches.

U.S. Retail Spending Shows Slight Gain In July

As calculated by the National Retail Federation, core retail sales rose in July even as overall sales reported by the U.S. Census Bureau remained flat on a monthly basis, and both calculations showed strong year-over-year gains as consumers continued to shop despite high inflation respectively, the NRF said.